Efficacy and safety of a new microneedle patch for skin brightening: A Randomized, split-face, single-blind study

Autor: Jun Jin Yoon, Daegun Kim, Changjin Lee, Kui Young Park, Beom Joon Kim, Myeong Nam Kim, Hyun Jung Kwon
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 16:382-387
ISSN: 1473-2130
Popis: SummaryBackground Although microneedles are one of the best transdermal drug delivery systems for active compounds, few clinical trials have examined the safety and efficacy of brightening microneedle patches. Aims To determine the efficacy and safety of a newly developed whitening microneedle patch. Patients/Methods A split-face study was designed for efficacy assessment with 34 Korean women applying the tested product (a whitening microneedle patch) on one cheek and a control whitening essence on the other. We objectively measured changes in melanin index values and skin brightness by mexameter and chromameter. Each participant also used global assessment to determine skin whitening. In addition, 55 participants were selected for primary skin irritation tests and repeated insult patch tests for safety assessments. Results Mean skin brightness and melanin indexes improved (P
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